Quality Improvement Specialist II

Position Summary :

Full-time Quality Improvement Specialist position available at our headquarters in Seattle, WA. The Quality Improvement Specialist will be responsible for assisting the Quality Management Director in supporting the management of the corporate Quality Assurance Program and the Quality Improvement Program by interpreting and implementing quality assurance standards according to the Joint Commission, CLIA, OSHA NCQA and other relevant professional entities.

The QI Specialist will assist with promoting and monitoring service excellence, safety and risk reduction.

The Quality Improvement Specialist II will work directly with the Quality Management Director to help support site managers and supervisors to further develop, review and evaluate the organization-wide Quality Improvement & Assurance Program.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Assist the Quality Management Director in implementing processes designed and approved by

upper management.

Assist with helping and supporting all sites in complying with Joint Commission and Patient

Centered Medical Home standards.

Assist the Quality Management Director in supporting the quality of care processes by assisting

administrators, program directors, clinic managers and supervisors in the development of

systems to prevent and manage adverse events.

• Helps with the development of performance activity goals for all departments.
• Coordinates and conducts on-site inspections, evaluations and tracers.
• Produce and provide onsite inspections reports directly to site managers.
• Help with planning, organizing, and conducting emergency preparedness drills.
• Help anticipate and assess QI needs of health center by identifying educational opportunities for

improvement.

This is not a comprehensive list, other duties assigned as necessary.

Education and / or Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in health sciences, business or related field.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university, with work in health services administration, business or related field.

One to two years' experience may be substituted for formal education.

• At least one to two years of relevant project management and QI experience preferred.
• Experience in or with a FQHC preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and standards related to Joint Commission and QI.
• Electronic health record (EHR) experience preferred.
• Experience in Windows Office programs preferred.
• High degree of independence, flexibility, initiative and commitment.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse population both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated awareness and value of cultural competence.
• Must be able to travel throughout western Washington.

What We Offer :

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization.

Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement.

The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of :

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k) / Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.